Current Redskins players welcome Pro Bowl LB Zach Brown

Washington Redskins players reacted on social media to the signing of All-Pro linebacker Zach Brown. The addition of the former North Carolina star to the Burgundy and Gold defensive unit was met with a welcome on Twitter from the Redskins current starting linebacker Will Compton.

As a result of Brown’s signing to Washington, it may impact Compton directly on 2017 depth chart. Last season Brown played in all 16 games where he had 149 tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception. It’s likely that Compton will back up Brown due to his Pro Bowl level productivity in 2016.

Redskins cornerback Bashaud Breeland also greeted the veteran in his sixth season on social media. If the Beaufort. South Carolina native can improve the level of play at the linebacker position, Breeland and his fellow starting cornerback Josh Norman could have greater opportunities to make plays in the secondary.

Maurice Hawkins

Maurice Hawkins is a veteran of the United States Air Force. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications & Journalism from Norfolk State University. Maurice served as a social media organizer for 2012 Barack Obama presidential campaign in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He provided social media consultation for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). Maurice serves as one of the lead organizers of the #RedskinsTweetTeam.